Zisconocene-catalyzed kinetic resolution of dihydrofurans may be effec
ted in the presence of 10 mol% non-racemic (EBTHI)ZrCl2. Transformatio
ns reported herein proceed efficiently to afford two constitutionally
distinct and readily separable products with excellent levels of diast
ereo- and enantioselectivity. Preparation and resolution of the substr
ate furans may be carried out in a single pot.